BREAKING: Choudhury removed as Cayman Islands governor

Anwar Choudhury sits in his office at the top floor of the government administration building the week before his suspension.

The Cayman Islands Governor’s Office announced Thursday that Anwar Choudhury has officially been removed from his post as governor.

“Following an investigation into a number of allegations Mr. Choudhury will not return to the Cayman Islands as Governor, but will return to another diplomatic posting in London,” read a government press statement.

“A short term successor will be appointed soon while the recruitment process for a permanent replacement is underway.”

The statement noted that there will be no further comment from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Mr. Choudhury’s removal.